IT Specialist - VMware

Alquemy; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alquemy is seeking an experienced VMware Infrastructure Architect/Implementer to plan, design, and implement a VMware upgrade from vSphere 8 to VCF 9.X across multiple data centres.

The role will lead workload migrations, collaborate with architects and technical teams, and develop project documentation including test plans and schedules. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years IT infrastructure experience with at least 4 years VMware.
• Hands-on upgrading VMware environments to VCF 9.X and workload migration.
• Knowledge of SRM, NSX-T, vSphere, vSAN, and vLCM.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in solution or systems architecture for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute VMware upgrades to VCF 9.X across multiple data centres.
• Lead workload migration and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with solution architects and technical teams.
• Develop and review project documentation, including test plans and schedules.
• Support disaster recovery, high availability testing, and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with infrastructure standards, security policies, and risk management.

Skills

VMware architecture

VMware design

VMware implementation

Workload migration

SRM

NSX-T

vSphere

vSAN

vLCM

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Degree or diploma in IT/Computer Science

Tools

VMware vSphere

NSX-T

vSAN

VCF

SRM

vLCM

Job description

IT Specialist - VMware Role Overview We are seeking an experienced VMware Infrastructure Architect/Implementer to lead the planning, design, and implementation of a VMware upgrade from vSphere 8 to VCF 9.X across multiple data centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute VMware infrastructure upgrades to VCF 9.X.
• Lead workload migration and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with solution architects and technical teams.
• Develop and review project documentation, including test plans, implementation schedules, and transition plans.
• Support disaster recovery, high availability testing, and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with infrastructure standards, security policies, and risk management requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience in VMware architecture, design, and implementation.
• Hands‑on experience upgrading VMware environments to VCF 9.X and migrating workloads.
• Knowledge of SRM, NSX‑T, vSphere, vSAN, and vLCM.
• 7–10 years of IT infrastructure experience, including at least 4 years working with VMware.
• Experience in solution or systems architecture for infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware disaster recovery and high availability testing, including SRM and vSphere Replication.
• VMware certifications such as VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, or VCP-TKG.